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This postgraduate certificate will enhance knowledge and to advance students expertise in Computed Tomography Colonography [CTC]. The student will develop the skills to independently prepare and manage the patient to enable the large bowel to be adequately imaged by virtual colonoscopy. The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Practice in CT Colonography has received approval for recognition as meeting the standards of advanced practice by The Society and College of Radiographers.

You may also contact Clinical Lead Ingrid Britton if you require further information via ingrid.britton@uhnm.nhs.uk

Students who successfully complete this module will be able to:

Apply underpinning knowledge, anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology of the large bowel in their clinical practice.

Critical appraisal and evaluation of technique and quality assessment to give quality assurance and governance for safe practice.

Demonstrate an approved standard of image interpretation for independent practice and double reporting.

Hold current first level Professional Registration with a relevant regulatory body

Have an identified mentor within their practice area; that will support and guide your development throughout this module

A minimum of two years professional practice.

Module content will include;

Anatomy, physiology and pathology of large bowel

Policies and procedures

Vetting and protocolling

Bowel preparation

Patient preparation

Informed consent

Quality assurance

IV Cannulation

Patient Group Directives

Assessment of technical quality of examination

Management of complications

Post procedure information

Image interpretation and provisional report

Staging and descriptive terms

Accuracy of intra-colonic findings

Planning the CTC team and service

Standards of conduct, performance and ethics

Radiation Protection (IRR99 and IR(ME)R 2000

The principal learning and teaching methods used in the programme are:

Lectures, seminars and workshops: The core of each module delivery mode is a series of face to face tutor-led or group-led seminars or workshops.

Web-based learning using the Keele Learning Environment (KLE), Blackboard. All modules on the programme maintain an active web presence where module details and learning materials can be accessed on campus and remotely.

Group work and peer support. All modules use focused group work and class discussions within face to face tutor time

Project supervision. Participants on the MSc working on their dissertation / advanced work-based practice project are supported by group and one to one meetings with an experienced supervisor. In many instances, there will be an assigned co-supervisor to offer additional support and guidance from a clinical background.

Directed independent study. Most of the study hours for each module comprise independent learning by expecting participants to add depth and breadth to their knowledge of topics, to practice skills and to reflect on critical incidents and their practice.